Arsenal new boy Podolski eager to help Cologne

The German international striker was officially announced as a Gunners player with his contract to begin following the current season and Schafer believes the finalisation of the deal has given him more 'energy' to help his club avoid Bundesliga relegation.

"Clarity releases much energy. Lukas is relieved [to have completed the transfer], this has been evident to me," the interim boss stated to Deutsche Presse-Agentur.